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The New Copyright Act Partially Enters into Force

By Claude Brunet and Madeleine Lamothe-Samson, Norton Rose Canada

This article reviews the Copyright Modernization Act and the notable changes that will result from its partial implementation. These changes include new moral rights for performers of live aural performance and the broadening of the fair dealing exception by including education, parody and satire in allowable purposes.

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Real Estate Guide I - Issues Relating to Foreign Investment (Global)

By the Lex Mundi Real Estate group

This comprehensive guide provides an overview of several topics of interest including national/state restrictions imposed on ownership of real estate, the taxes that are levied in each jurisdiction, and reporting requirements globally. This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which features substantive overviews of laws, practice areas, and legal and business issues in jurisdictions around the globe.

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Real Estate Guide II - Issues in Ownership of Real Property

By The Lex Mundi Real Estate group

This multi-jurisdictional resource addresses several real estate topics including fee simple ownership; the most common forms of investment vehicles available; and what state or local transfer, stamp, or similar taxes are levied on sellers or buyers.

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Avoiding Intellectual Property Pitfalls in the Oil and Gas Industry (Canada)

By Mark Sajewycz

The existence of a legal framework, to govern intellectual property rights, is widely recognized and appreciated in the oil and gas space. However, because of the relatively non intuitive regulatory schemes relating to creation and ownership of intellectual property rights, commercialization opportunities can easily be missed. This article highlights potential pitfalls for an oil and gas technology company in Canada and suggests ways at circumnavigating these pitfalls.

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Workplace Information Risk in the Digital Age: Monitoring Employees, Social Media Challenges, Managing Access to Data, and Optimizing Flexibility

By Jackson Lewis P.C.

Digital communications and electronically stored data come with inherent vulnerabilities and the potential for employer liability. Harnessing the power of the digital age while controlling workplace risks is a challenge. The notion of electronic communications and social media in the workplace has changed drastically over the past decade, morphing from activities employers often sought to limit to required activities of one’s job in many occupations, including those that will help grow the business. This InfoPAK covers laws impacting privacy and data security and best practices for reducing workplace information risk. It also discusses the particular benefits and risks of the company’s use of social media and social networking technologies. Finally, it looks at the issues in employment litigation arising out of digital information and communications.

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